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1. How often does the valuation of properties change?
2. How will the new valuation affect my tax bill? If my assessment went down, how can my tax bill go up?
3. What's the difference between an abatement and an exemption?

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1. What do I need a building permit for?
2. What information do I need to apply for a permit?
3. What are my property set-backs?

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1. How many cemeteries are there in Acton and where are they?
2. How do I buy a lot?
3. How much does it cost to buy a lot?
4. I am not an Acton resident. Can I buy a lot in an Acton Cemetery?
5. Are there any additional costs after I buy a lot?

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1. What is the CPA billed on my account?
2. What is the Sewer Bet and Sewbet Int. billed on my account?
3. I never received my bill in the mail. Can you forgive the interest and penalties?
4. Where/how can I make payments?
5. Does your office accept cash payments?
6. I want to begin paying all of my Town of Acton bills online through my bank. Do you have any suggestions?
7. How does your office apply partial payments?
8. If I am late paying my bill, what interest rate is charged?
9. How do I obtain calendar year tax information?
10. How do I request a Municipal Lien Certificate?

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1. What resources are available for people over 60?
2. What resources are available for veterans?

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1. How do I reserve a camp site at Camp Acton?
2. Does Acton have conservation land trail maps?
3. Does Acton have a Wetlands Protection Bylaw that exceeds the Wetlands Protection Act?

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1. What age range does the Council on Aging serve?
2. Do you charge fees for senior center programs?
3. Does Acton offer any transportation options for seniors?

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1. What is the legal definition of abuse?
2. What is an Abuse Prevention Order?
3. Who is a family or household member?

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1. How do I get a planning deed for my property?
2. How do I locate my property lines?
3. How do I find out if a property is in a flood zone?
4. How do I find out if there are sidewalks planned for my neighborhood?
5. Who do I contact if I have questions or problems with a parking meter?

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1. What are the Select Board Short Term and Long Term Goals?
2. How do I apply for a business certificate (a DBA - “Doing Business As”, register my business, etc.) right now?
3. I received a parking ticket and have a question. Who do I contact? Who do I pay?
4. What is Acton’s Current Tax Rate?
5. Are there any Property Tax Relief / Exemption Programs?

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1. Do I have to pay to enter the park?
2. Are dogs allowed at the park?
3. Picnic Rentals: Can I just go to NARA and have an outing? How much is it?
4. How do I apply to use a Town sports field or playground?
5. What is the water quality at NARA pond? Is it tested?
6. What is the walking Perimeter of the interior pathway at NARA?
7. Is the walking path plowed in the winter?
8. Is sledding and /or ice skating permitted at NARA Park?
9. How do I register for:
10. Concert and special event information
11. What is your Tax ID number?

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1. Can I operate and run a business out of my home?
2. Can I build a fence on my property line and how high can it be?

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1. How do I get a copy of an incident report?
2. How do I find out if there are any sex offenders living in the Town of Acton?

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1. How do I rent a picnic area or field?
2. Do I need to do anything to use the NARA beach?
3. How do I register my child / children for NARA summer programs?
4. What is your Tax ID#?
5. Water quality at NARA Pond?

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1. How do I apply for a marriage license?
2. How do I register my dog?
3. How do I register to vote?

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1. What is a business certificate?
2. Who must file a business certificate?
3. How old do I have to be to file a business certificate?
4. Do other departments have to sign off on my application?
5. Why do other departments have to sign off on my application?
6. Will I need other documentation?
7. How do I file or renew a business certificate?
8. What do I do if I discontinue or withdraw from the business, or move to another location?
9. Are business certificates public documents?
10. Does the filing of a business certificate protect me from others using the same name?

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1. How do we apply for a marriage license?
2. What do I need to bring with me in order to apply for a marriage license?
3. What if I do not have a Social Security Number?
4. What happens if I do not get married within the 60 day time period?
5. If my fiancé is active duty military do we both still need to apply in person?
6. If my fiancé is incarcerated do both parties need to apply in person?
7. Is there a waiting period from the date of application to the date the license is issued?
8. May we marry before the three days for good reason?
9. How do we obtain a waiver?
10. What is the cost of a marriage license?
11. At what age may a man or a woman marry?
12. What if one or both of us has been divorced?
13. Is there any special requirement for a widow or widower who is remarrying?
14. Do we need any witnesses present at the ceremony?
15. What are the responsibilities of the member of the clergy or justice of the peace?
16. Where can I obtain a list of Justices of the Peace?
17. What if I want a friend or family member to officiate my marriage but they are not a member of the clergy or a justice of the peace?
18. What should be done if an out-of-state member of the clergy is to perform the marriage?

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1. How can I contact Town Hall?
2. What transportation services are available for Acton residents?
3. How do I get to Town Hall?
4. What are Town Hall Hours?